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Covid surge in South America as Brazil variant spreads
(BBC) - Coronavirus figures released by health authorities across South America on Monday show a number of countries grappling with a spike in infections and deaths.
Uruguay and Paraguay registered record numbers of daily deaths,…
Guyanese businesses urged to do more than exporting coconuts to DR
Guyana’s private sector came together on Wednesday for a virtual educational session on the 1998 CARICOM-Dominican Republic (DR) Free Trade Agreement to which Guyana became a party in 2004.
But a major concern for Guyanese authorities is…
U.S conducts medical training in Region One
The U.S. Embassy Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) Team conducted a medical training with members of the Guyanese Ministry of Health in Port Kaituma from March 23 to 24.
The team instructed hospital personnel, teachers, local…
‘There is a space for everyone’ – EU Ambassador touts more ‘Europe in Guyana’
Recognising that Guyana’s potential goes beyond its newly discovered oil and gas reserves, European Union (EU) Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando Ponz Cantó, on Tuesday talked up the possibilities for more investment from the EU here.
“There…
Barbados received 5,000 COVID vaccines from Guyana
(Barbados Nation) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said her Government received 5 000 doses of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines from Guyana yesterday and expects 33 600 through the COVAX Facility soon.
Mottley, who was speaking during a…
Guyana receives US$61M from latest oil lift
See below full statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources:
In keeping the Government’s commitment to accountability and transparency in the Petroleum Sector, the Ministry of Natural Resources is pleased to announce that the payment…
Guyana to participate in Expo2020 in Dubai
Destination Guyana will be showcased when Expo2020 is held in Dubai later this year. Dubbed the ‘World’s Greatest Show of human brilliance and achievement,’ the Dubai Expo is expected to attract participants from over 200 countries and…
Gov’t commits to fairness and equity in treatment of migrants
Guyana has committed to ensuring that there is fairness and equity in the treatment of migrants, which Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud, said remains critical to sustainable development.
Persaud made the statements on Monday during his…
EU hopeful for swift resolution to ‘flying’ tensions with Venezuela
European Union (EU) Ambassador to Guyana, Fernando Ponz Cantó is hopeful for a peaceful and rapid resolution to the new tensions arising between Guyana and Venezuela, following the entrance of the Sukhoi SU fighter jets into Guyana’s…
Biden sends Republic Anniversary message
The following message was sent to President Irfaan Ali by U.S. President Joe Biden:
Dear Mr. President:
It is my pleasure to send congratulations to the people of Guyana as you celebrate 51 years as a republic on February 23.…